Recruiting outlook: 5–13 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Panthers · High Point, North Carolina · Big South
Head coach
8th season since 2019
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
26
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 29 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
3–11
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5–6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan MorrisonPrevious school: William & Mary | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Denver, N.C.Charlotte Independence | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Aiden Bazzell | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender | Prosper, TexasFC Dallas (MLS) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred BaafiPrevious school: University of Kentucky | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Techiman, GhanaSIMA / Montverde Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| Anthony Ramirez | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Thomasville, N.C.Philadelphia Union II (MLS NEXT Pro) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Ashton Miles | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Fullerton, Calif.Orange County SC | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Bernardo RaposoPrevious school: Butler | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSe Palmeiras | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel LugoPrevious school: North Carolina | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Saint Petersburg, Fla.Tampa Bay Utd MLS | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Desmond Mensah | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Accra, GhanaSIMA / Montverde Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson Stephens | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Boise, IdahoAustin FC (MLS) | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jacob McDowell | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Chapel Hill, N.C.North Carolina FC (ECNL) | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James VandeHei | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Alexandria, Va.Alexandria SA (MLS NEXT) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Killgore Jr. | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Hobe Sound, Fla.Tampa Bay United (MLS NEXT) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Nwokeji | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | FForward/Midfielder | Jonesboro, Ark.Nashville SC (MLS) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kieran Smith | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | DDefender | New York City, N.Y.New York City FC (MLSNP) | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Kingston Genot | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Lakewood Ranch, Fla.Tampa Bay United (MLS NEXT) | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koven Johnson | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Pittsburgh, Pa.Barca Academy AZ (MLS) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas KellyPrevious school: Liberty University | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | DDefender | Wake Forest, N.C.Charlotte FC | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Sarantakos | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Williamsburg, Va.Richmond United ECNL/Richmond Kickers USL1 | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Noah BehrmannPrevious school: Clemson University | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder/Defender | Charlotte, N.C.Charlotte Independence | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Noah JosephPrevious school: Indiana | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Gr. | MMidfielder/Forward | Lake Oswego, Ore.Portland Timbers (MLS) | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prosper Adagani | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Techiman, GhanaCF BENIDORM | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Roman HoltPrevious school: San Diego State | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Tampa, Fla.San Antonio FC | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan BehrmannPrevious school: Army West Point | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder/Defender | Charlotte, N.C.Charlotte Independence | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |